72nd Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count, December 27th 2022
On December 27th, the 72nd Carleton Place CBC was conducted. It was a mild day with lots of snow on the ground as 33 observers
Nature Talk, November 2022: Flying Squirrels
Contributed by Chris Baburek The subject of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists’ presentation on November 17th was Flying Squirrels. The presenter was Sasha Newar, a
An urgent messsage from Ontario Nature
The Ontario Government is fast tracking Bill 23, an omnibus bill to “build more homes faster” by dispensing with “red tape”, the very regulations that protect
Nature Talk: All about mosses, October 20
Contributed by Chris Baburek On Thursday, October 20 the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalist members were treated to a Nature Talk by Jennifer Doubt, Curator of
Event teaches local students about water quality and conservation
On October 6th, 121 elementary students from 4 local schools participated at the Children’s Water Festival, held at the Almonte Fairgrounds and organized by the
Young Naturalists program is back!
After a two-year hiatus, the MVFN Young Naturalists are gearing up to get back on track. Ahead of our normal fall session, we are offering
Spring Warbler Walk at the Allison property on Wolf Grove Road – May 14, 2022
By Ken Allison A total of 14 individuals participated in a walk at 561 Wolf Grove Road. It was a beautiful, sunny morning. Blackflies were
2022 Ontario Nature Youth Summit
The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists are pleased to once again sponsor two students to attend this action packed weekend from September 23-25, 2022. What is
